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August 2, 2009

 

Greetings!  We hope you are having a contented and productive week!  This edition includes notice of a viticultural area, as well as, information on tutorials and job aids.

 

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In the TTB Newsletter, we compile the top TTB news of the week and other helpful information about the Bureau and the Federal alcohol and tobacco laws and regulations we enforce.

Please send any questions and/or comments to Executive Liaison for Industry Matters (IndustryLiaison@ttb.gov) and/or (stateliaison@ttb.com).

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PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH SIERRA PELONA VALLEY VITICULTURAL AREA

We published a notice of proposed rulemaking in the Federal Register proposing to establish the 9.7-square mile "Sierra Pelona Valley" American viticultural area in southern California.  TTB designates viticultural areas to allow vintners to better describe the origin of their wines and to allow consumers to better identify wines they may purchase.  Written comments must be received on or before September 18, 2009.

You may send comments on this notice to one of the following addresses:

  • http://www.regulations.gov (via the online comment form for this notice as posted within Docket No. TTB-2009-0004 at "Regulations.gov," the Federal e-rulemaking portal);
  • Director, Regulations and Rulings Division, Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, P.O. Box 14412, Washington, DC 20044-4412; or
  • Hand delivery/courier in lieu of mail: Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, 1310 G Street, NW., Suite 200-E, Washington, DC 20005.

TTB.GOV TUTORIALS AND JOB AIDS

Our online resources can help you best if you know how to use them. That's why we've provided numerous tutorials and job aids that will show you how to get the most out of these applications, and access TTB's plentiful information and services.

Tutorials and Job Aids

  • Forms Step-by-step Instructions - There's no need to go it alone when filling out in-depth forms. TTB's form tutorials guide you through the various fields, explain requested information, and calculate commonly-used formulas to take the worry out of reporting.  Get online assistance for our more complex forms at http://www.ttb.gov/forms/index.shtml#Tutorials.
  • Common Compliance Issues in a TTB Bonded Wine Premises (BWP) Audit - This interactive tutorial gives you details about the common issues, discusses how you can avoid problems, and links you to the applicable TTB regulation (CFR) and the necessary TTB forms.
  • Drawback Tutorial  -This step-by-step guide demonstrates a more effective way to complete TTB Form 5154.1.  Guidelines for submissions of nonbeverage product formulas to the TTB Laboratory and sample calculations for items 9 & 10 are provided for the most common types of submissions. 
  • Get It Done Online - Why get bogged down with forms and paperwork, when you can complete your transactions online and get instant feedback. Take advantage of these safe and efficient online payment options:   
  • Search TTB.gov - If you've ever felt like you need to search for information about how to search, TTB's here to help!  Our built-in TTB.gov search guide offers handy information about methods for locating specific content and explains the different ways you can move around within the site.  Get Search and Navigation Help.
  • Formula Approval Tool - Don't be confused about which beer, wine, or distilled spirit products require formula approval for a Certificate of Label Approval.  This tool will make that determination for you in just seconds!

Virtual Seminars and Online Training

  • Wine Online Seminar - Need first-hand, in-depth knowledge of wine industry operations without traveling to a seminar? It's a reality, and with TTB's online Wine Industry Seminar, you can also learn its valuable information at your own pace, on your own schedule!

Helpful Hints and Tips

Let TTB make things simpler for you with quick tips and helpful hints in completing common tasks and reporting required information.